Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Sociable is the best way for people seeking real experiences to connect with their passions, meet new people, and share unforgettable moments. In a world where connection often feels fleeting, we believe community is what we need most.

Sociable is more than just another social app it's a community. Whether you're new in town, looking to deepen friendships, or searching for a niche interest group, Sociable is designed to make those connections easy, safe, and fulfilling. By blending digital interaction with real-world engagement, we're redefining what it means to be social in the modern world.

The Role

We’re looking for our first engineering hire beyond the technical cofounder, a mid to senior-level Full-Stack Engineer who thrives in early-stage environments.

This role is majority backend (scalable APIs, databases, integrations), with opportunities to shape parts of the frontend as we grow. You’ll have the chance to influence architecture decisions, set engineering best practices, and help us ship impactful features quickly while keeping long-term sustainability in mind.

As part of the founding team, you’ll work closely with the technical cofounder to bring Sociable’s vision to life and play a key role in shaping our culture, product, and technology.

What you need to succeed

• Strong proficiency with Node.js/Express, relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), and API design.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React/React Native, Next.js, Vite).
• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, or similar).
• Understanding of system security, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and shape early-stage processes.
• Excited by startups, community-focused products, and building from the ground up.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus meaningful equity.
• Opportunity to be the first engineering hire with strong product influence.
• Work alongside a technical cofounder in a collaborative, low-ego environment
• Flexible remote-first culture with occasional in-person collaboration in Cape Town.
• Direct impact on a mission-driven product shaping real-world community experiences.

Why you'll love working with us

At Sociable, you’ll be joining at the ground floor of a mission-driven startup redefining how people connect in the real world. This is a rare chance to shape both the product and the company alongside the founding team.

• Mission-driven: Help build a platform that brings people together through real experiences and community.
• Impactful role: As one of the first hires, your work will directly shape the product, technology, and culture.
• Growth opportunity: Learn, experiment, and grow quickly in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
• Equity ownership: Share in the upside as we scale, with meaningful equity alongside salary.
• Flexible & collaborative: Remote-first with opportunities to collaborate in person in Cape Town